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by Done. never again. on June 14th, 2009
Melatonin. For me at least.
by anonymys on November 10th, 2009
exodrine pm,
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on October 28th, 2009
My recommendation: don't rely on sleeping pills. They can easily become an addiction.
by MyGiveaDamnsBusted on September 15th, 2009
Coming from someone who definatly understands sleep problems. I must say, taking any pills that are not herbal will clog up your bowels over time. Almost all sleeping pills have antihistamine in them and this is what causes problems if taken regularly. With this being said, it is ok to take benidryl every once in awhile to knock you out but it's not something you should do long term. Other suggestions up here like aroma therapy, excerising before bed should also be tried as well as watching what you eat before bed. Don't drink caffeine after 3pm. Keep your sugar intake to a minimum. You can google foods for sleep and find a good amount of food that is supposed to help your body relax.
Good Luck!!!
by B.fife My honesty makes people angry... on September 15th, 2009
I've tried everything I could get my hands on for several years and the only thing I've found that always works for me...Childrens Triamenic nighttime cough and cold...Lol...This stuff knocks me right out...I don't know why it works so well for me but I'm not about to question it...
by dingo on September 15th, 2009
I had insomnia for many years and the sleeping pills really hurt me in time.
A friend suggested I try aromatherapy.
This is what I did: I bought an oil diffuser from the dollar store and Vanilla home fragrance oil from The Body Shop. (about $7)
Put water and a couple drops of oil in the diffuser and lit it 20 minutes before I went to bed. Also put a towel under the door so the heat and fragrance would not escape.
Worked like a charm - I do this frequently now.
by uncacal on June 10th, 2009
Almost every OTC (over the counter) sleeping pill is one of two different anti-histamines. See:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleep-aids/SL00016
by Lazs Mouse on June 10th, 2009
Excedrin has many different formulas, but would suggest specifically Excedrin Migraine--here is a link to the website:
http://www.excedrin.com
Hugs, sleep well...
by Reillydog on June 10th, 2009
I have been taking 3mg of melatonin at night an hour before bedtime. It is not a sleeping pill per se, but has this as a side benefit - and it has made a difference for me. It is also very inexpensive.
by ......fffffffffffuuuuu on November 17th, 2009
GO TO SLEEP ONLY WHEN YOU'RE TIRED, AND IF YOU DON'T FALL ASLEEP WITHIN ABOUT 15 MINUTES, GET OUT OF BED.
ACCORDING TO MY AP PSYCHOLOGY BOOK, THIS CAN TRAIN YOU TO FALL ASLEEP EASIER AND WORKS BETTER THAN PILLS.
by Gene H on November 10th, 2009
Old Milwaukee
by -NUNYA-- on November 10th, 2009
Benadryl
+5
by DudeLer 2 on June 14th, 2009
you could do some exercises before bedding down, like a situp or a push up or a jumping jack or two. then you will be really tired and will sleep quickly.
by Lazs Mouse on June 10th, 2009
Depends on the reason--but for me, being a girl as I am....I like a combination of 3 Pamprins plus 2 Excedrin Migraines...unless, of course, I have the luxury of drinking myself senseless...lol....poor, poor liver....menopause sucks, lol...
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on June 10th, 2009
If you read the active ingredients, they are all precisely the same strength of diphenhydramine. Benedryl is too. So just get whichever one is cheapest. The generics are the same too.
Sominex used to have a different ingredient, but I haven't seen that in several years now.
by auram009 on November 17th, 2009
You can take psyproheptadin 20 mg 15minutes before bed time.
by DukeG on November 10th, 2009
You want to sleep, Take some Benadryl. Two of those and your out like a light.
by jehan60188 on September 15th, 2009
try exercising more, and eating better in the afternoon
by Starbright on December 3rd, 2009
I have no problem in this field. I just think of a beautiful vacation spot where I want to be. Such as on a beach , up on the Colorado mountains, or some other joyful place. Then I'm soon up there on a floating cloud, sawing wood.
by the gun man on December 3rd, 2009
you can take a lot of kava kava or make a tea out of about 20 grams of passion flower both these things can be bought on ebay
by Genuinelyinterested on December 3rd, 2009
If I were you i woudln't even mess with taking meds to sleep cause you don't really know the cause of your insomnia so to speak. I'd talk to your doctor about it and go from there. There are alot of non presciption pills out that can do more harm than good. Be safe don't take something unless you really know what your taking and what your taking it for.
by philosopher-saint on June 14th, 2009
Benadryl, an antihistamine w/ sedating side-effect.
;-)
by Shemarq the Wamama on December 3rd, 2009
Tylenol PM works pretty well for me.
Does wockhardt still manufacture zolpidem?
by Answerbag Staff on June 9th, 2010
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What is Ambien CR?
by Answerbag Staff on March 24th, 2010
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Do snore nose strips work?
by Answerbag Staff on March 22nd, 2010
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Can I mix Motilium (domperidone) and melatonin? PLEASE answer? Have taken both for nausea/insomnia, can't sleep?
by emxsic on September 1st, 2011
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How can I get Ambien prescribed to me?
by Anonymous on April 28th, 2011
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by nutmegcollector on June 15th, 2009
https://www.solanova.com/hl_melatonin.asp?adcmpn=GPPC&gclid=COW-2fGV1psCFRwDagodFj5uKA
by infowarscom on July 14th, 2009
Me as well. Since my system adapts quickly to medicines, I tend to use 9-12mg at night. Most other people I know that take it use 3-5mg.
by gondola on September 15th, 2009